Chasing Fortune: Local '49ers and the California Gold Rush
Schedule
Sun Apr 26 2026 at 01:00 pm to 02:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site | Shelby charter Township, MI
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Exlplore how local residents became part of the California Gold Rush, tracing their journeys from Michigan to California.About this Event
The California Gold Rush sparked a movement that reached far beyond the West. This Historical Speaker Series program explores how local residents became part of the ‘49er migration, tracing their journeys from Michigan to California and examining what they encountered upon arrival. Presented by local historian Debbie Remer.
$5 for general admission | Free for members
Register at PackardProvingGrounds.org/Apr26-HSS-PPG
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Where is it happening?
Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site, 49965 Van Dyke Avenue, Shelby charter Township, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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